Brown County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 43,715.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$797/mo
↑ 9.8% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$802/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,008/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,361/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,691/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
-4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $726 | $797 | +$71 (+9.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $731 | $802 | +$71 (+9.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $947 | $1,008 | +$61 (+6.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,273 | $1,361 | +$88 (+6.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,548 | $1,691 | +$143 (+9.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,080
$2,673/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,320
$3,360/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Van Wert County
1 BR: $762/mo
Geauga County
1 BR: $1,058/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $742/mo
Ashtabula County
1 BR: $840/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $785/mo
Clermont County
1 BR: $1,051/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.